Jibby's Advice for your problems!

[Dangimarocker]

I'll bite.

I'm incredibly worried about finding a full-time job. I graduated from college a little less than a month ago (BS in Journalism, minor in Computer Science) and I've had two job interviews in that span of time, one of which was with the newspaper I interned for one semester. I'm still waiting to hear back from the two of them and I'm practically biting at the bit. I'm already working full-time in an unrelated job I'm grateful to have, but it's a draining one. The worst part is that it prevents me from spending much time with my family (I'm Italian, and the stereotype that family comes before all else is beyond true for our fam, at least) since it's a graveyard shift job, and a real schedule killer.

Also, before someone says hurrduhhurr you picked a terrible major get a real job, consider that I absolutely love my concentrations and that journalism/communication majors actually have one of the lowest unemployment rates for recent grads (7.3 percent).

Well your following what you want to do, so good for you!
Good luck and i'm sure you have a bright future ahead of you!
*PS. i'm so glad my family is not that type. *

[Dangimarocker]

Ok i need help.
Last night i had a monstrous toe disease and went to the hospital. The doctor looked down at it and said "Son, why the hell did you wait this long?". I explained that i've been working 38 hours and my rock band addiction and he said "Sounds like you have more than one issue!" and chuckled. To keep the story short, I was taken to a surgery room and they cut my toe open to find three rocks about the size of a eraser.
The doctor says i shouldn't play rock band anymore, should i listen to him?

*This is all a joke*

[Witticus]

What are your qualifications?

#1 She's not me.
#2 This looks like real help.
#3 She's not me.

It's so nice that I'm the first thing mentioned when it comes to an advice thread.

[Hogan2000]

I'll bite.

I'm incredibly worried about finding a full-time job. I graduated from college a little less than a month ago (BS in Journalism, minor in Computer Science) and I've had two job interviews in that span of time, one of which was with the newspaper I interned for one semester. I've wanted to be either an embedded reporter (like a war correspondent, for example) or an investigative journalist since high school. I'm still waiting to hear back from the two of them and I'm practically biting at the bit. I'm already working full-time in an unrelated job I'm grateful to have, but it's a draining one. The worst part is that it prevents me from spending much time with my family (I'm Italian, and the stereotype that family comes before all else is beyond true for our fam, at least) since it's a graveyard shift job, and a real schedule killer.

Also, before someone says hurrduhhurr you picked a terrible major get a real job, consider that I absolutely love my concentrations and that journalism/communication majors actually have one of the lowest unemployment rates for recent grads (7.3 percent). We apparently have a lower rate than even engineering, science, and mathematics majors.

I'm in the same boat man. I just graduated college in december but no one will hiring me for my field because I don't have experience. It's really hard dude. I'm working an mimimum wage job until I can find something in my field. It's rough sometimes.

[BohemianMatt]

As an English major, I'm with you (Rune and Hogan). Many jobs require experience to get on board, but if you've never had one before, how can you get it? I'm currently looking for unpaid internships in writing and editing so I can get my foot in the writing door. The obvious problem is, that you have to work at something t make money while you do it. I haven't got an internship yet, but I have some joe-jobs lined up that I can stand long enough to get some experience.

[jibjqrkl]

OK, about the jobs.

first off. I don't work, and probably never will (have reasons for this but that's not important right now)

But from what i'm hearing from friends is that it's a pretty crap time to find a job right now. Whenever they apply for something they get to hear at least 50 others applied as well (depending on what job they're going for, but you get the point). And they often go for people with experience. If it's kind of the same where you live, then i'd suggest:

1. apply for anything you find slightly interesting, it's better to apply for 50 jobs and have to turn down a few eventually than to apply for 1 job. wait till you hear something and then start looking for the next one.

2. if they're really only looking for people with experience, i'd suggest doing what BohemianMatt said. look for something unpaid in that field of work. Or maybe even offer it yourself and ask (if they're having doubts about hiring you) if you could maybe work the first month or so for free. just so they can see that you got what it takes. It beats the hell out of looking for jobs and not finding them for the same amount of time.

3. or like Hogan said, try to find a job in a different field for a bit and while you're working there keep looking for places you really do want to work at.

As for DangImARocker, i'm guessing you're messing with me here.
but i suggest health comes first


Anyway, like i said, this is all from what i've heard from friends, i'd appreciate it if someone who actually knows how job-searching goes could help me out here

[SheSaidSheSaid]

Anyway, like i said, this is all from what i've heard from friends, i'd appreciate it if someone who actually knows how job-searching goes could help me out here

It sucks.

The End.

[www1221]

It sucks.

The End.

^

[Hogan2000]

OK, about the jobs.

first off. I don't work, and probably never will (have reasons for this but that's not important right now)

But from what i'm hearing from friends is that it's a pretty crap time to find a job right now. Whenever they apply for something they get to hear at least 50 others applied as well (depending on what job they're going for, but you get the point). And they often go for people with experience. If it's kind of the same where you live, then i'd suggest:

1. apply for anything you find slightly interesting, it's better to apply for 50 jobs and have to turn down a few eventually than to apply for 1 job. wait till you hear something and then start looking for the next one.

2. if they're really only looking for people with experience, i'd suggest doing what BohemianMatt said. look for something unpaid in that field of work. Or maybe even offer it yourself and ask (if they're having doubts about hiring you) if you could maybe work the first month or so for free. just so they can see that you got what it takes. It beats the hell out of looking for jobs and not finding them for the same amount of time.

3. or like Hogan said, try to find a job in a different field for a bit and while you're working there keep looking for places you really do want to work at.

As for DangImARocker, i'm guessing you're messing with me here.
but i suggest health comes first


Anyway, like i said, this is all from what i've heard from friends, i'd appreciate it if someone who actually knows how job-searching goes could help me out here

Here's what I did bruther. 2 months after graduating, I still couldn't find a job in my field. So I went down to the unemployment office and told them my situation. They told me they could give me a job but it wont be in my field. That's ok for right now because I need the money while I'm looking for something better. Right now I work 40 to 48 hours every week for 8 bucks an hour. Take note I live in South Carolina for people who thinks I'm getting robbed . It sucks right now but I have to do what I gotta do until I find a job in my field or at least get my foot in the door. Just take what you can get right now.. Go everywhere. Sometimes you have to do the crap jobs before you can find a job you're comfortable with.. Sometimes just having an education such as a college degree could lead to things you couldn't think of just because you have a degree. Just have to be patient and don't ever let yourself get down. That will kill you more than anything

[M_Robbins5]

I recently got fired from my job after just 1 week working there. I want to go back to school, but I would really like to get a job before then so I don't have to rely on my parents help to pay for classes, books, and gas.
(Keep in mind this is a community college I'm talking about).
What should I do?